Tonaka Kendrick – CuriOdyssey

Volunteer Spotlight: Daria Jow

By Tonaka Kendrick | Tue November 26, 2024

Volunteer Daria Jow with a bird on her head, smiling in our Aviary.

Tonaka invited me to share some of my favorite memories after nearly 3 years as an Aviary Aide. I will begin with one of my most inspiring moments. During the early months of the Avian Flu epidemic, the Aviary was closed to protect our birds from any possible outside contaminant. I moved to the hallway…

Celebrating the Contributions of Our Teen Volunteers!

By Tonaka Kendrick | Fri August 23, 2024

At CuriOdyssey, our mission is to inspire a love for science and curiosity about the world. But did you know we also cultivate the next generation of leaders? This month, we proudly celebrate the contributions of our teen volunteers and interns. Our team includes Leaders in Training (LITs), Leadership Development Program (LDP) participants, Aviary Aides, Watchers, Docents/TWIGs, and special event partners from the National Charity League (NCL) and Young Men’s Service League (YMSL).

With Reopening Around the Corner, CuriOdyssey Needs Your Help!

By Tonaka Kendrick | Thu May 25, 2023

We invite you to join fellow volunteers and CuriOdyssey community members for a campus clean-up day in anticipation of our reopening in early June. Storm Recovery Campus Clean-Up Day Wednesday, May 3110 AM-2 PM What to bring: Comfortable shoes Sun hat/sunscreen Garden gloves (if possible) Team spirit Registration is required. Please complete the form by…

We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you!

By Tonaka Kendrick | Sun April 17, 2022

Contributed by Tonaka Kendrick, Director of Volunteer Engagement This is National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17th – 23rd) and the perfect occasion to recognize and thank all of the amazing individuals who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to support early science learning and animal exploration programs. In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, I want to…